The stage is set for the young musicians of Encinitas to compete for a spot at this year’s Summer Fun on the 101: Leucadia’s Music Festival.

On Sunday May 6th 2018 at Seaweed & Gravel, each band will have twenty minutes on stage to impress the judges and audience. At the end of the concert, our expert panel of judges will choose the winner! The winning band will receive a prize pack and get the opportunity to play at this year’s Summer Fun on the 101: Leucadia’s Music Festivalon Saturday June 23!

If you would like to participate in 2018, pleaase read the following info. includes how to apply and requirements for participants:

– Your band’s name, band members’ names, ages and school of your band members (at least one member of your band must show proof of living in the City of Encinitas and no band members may be older than high school age).

– An email address, phone number and mailing address so we can contact your band.

– A recording of your band in one of the following formats: a link to a streaming video or recording on the web; an Mp3 or other universal digital format; or a physical CD recording. (These items can also be mailed or hand delivered to the L101 office at 386 N Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas 92024)

– If any band member is in elementary school, please include written consent from a parent or guardian

Info regarding equipment and set times for the day of the event will be sent out to all participating bands on May 1st. Call (760) 436-2320 or email info@leucadia101.com if you have any questions regarding the event.

Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. ROOM IS LIMITED, so send us your application materials and details ASAP!

Due to inclement weather forecast for Sunday, the Battle of the Bands has been moved to UNIV Studio at 1057 S Coast Hwy 101 in downtown Encinitas. We are very grateful to keep the show going at the same time this Sunday May 7th from noon-3. See previous post for schedule.

Don’t miss all the good times at our 2017 Battle for the Bands for Summer Fun at Seaweed and Gravel (1144 N coast Hwy 101 Leucadia) this Saturday May 7th from noon-3PM! The judges will choose one young band to play on June 24th at Leucadia Roadside Park. See below for our talent packed schedule.

We’ll also be raising money for the Summer Fun Music Scholarship Fund and revealing this year’s Summer Fun lineup so grab your cruiser and come check it out!